Richard Bruton
Ceist:246 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Health and Children the cost of extending medical card cover to all those aged 65 and over; all those under the age of 18 or in full-time education; and the entire population. [19542/01]
Written Answers. - Medical Cards.
To fully cost this matter I have contacted the General Medical Service Payments Board for certain statistical data and calculations. When I have that information I will be in a position to formulate a considered reply to the Deputy's question. I will write directly to the Deputy on this issue within the next two weeks.